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Jurisdiction guide · last checked 2026-10-04

Arizona permit requirements

Information only. Confirm with the issuing agency before you apply.

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry
No
Permit currently issued
Yes
Issuance structure
Constitutional
Issuing level
State
Minimum age
21 (19 if active military)
Training
Required
Live fire
Not required Confirm with the issuing agency
Application fee
60 USD
Permit term
5 years
Residency required
No. Residents, or U.S. citizens who live elsewhere, can apply. Confirm with the issuing agency
Processing time
75 days Confirm with the issuing agency

Issuing agency: Arizona Department of Public Safety

Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Arizona

Arizona is listed as a permitless carry state, so a permit is optional for eligible adults; the card is the Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP). For the optional permit, a single state agency handles permits, so the same office serves every county. The issuing agency is Arizona Department of Public Safety. You can file a Arizona application online or in person.

The minimum age to apply is 21 (19 if active military). A training course is required before you apply in Arizona. The application fee is 60 USD. A new permit lasts 5 years.

To replace a lost or stolen Arizona permit, the request can be made online. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Arizona Department of Public Safety · Reciprocity: where a Arizona permit is honored

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